The National EMS Information System Technical
Assistance Center is please to announce that the five software packages
have achieved either gold or silver NEMSIS Compliance. It is important
to acknowledge the significant effort required to obtain NEMSIS
Compliance. A total of 8 EMS Software packages participated in this
initial Compliance Test.
The following vendors achieved gold compliance certification.
Gold Compliance (Posted in Alphabetical Order)
Software Company: ACS-Firehouse
Software Product: Firehouse Software
Software Version: Version 7.0
Software Platform: Microsoft Windows
Software Company: Med Media
Software Product: EMStat WebCUR Gold
Software Version: Version 1.0
Software Platform: Microsoft Windows, Pocket PC, Palm OS, and Web-Based
Software Company: ScanHealth
Software Product: HealthEMS™
Software Version: Version 4.1
Software Platform: Web-Based
Additional information about the compliance
testing process can be found at NEMSIS
project Technical Assistance Center. (Not a government website).
New emergency care guidelines include dramatic
changes to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emphasis
on chest compressions, according to authors of the 2005 American
Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The 2005 guidelines emphasize
that high-quality CPR, particularly effective chest compressions,
contributes significantly to the successful resuscitation of
cardiac arrest patients. Studies show that effective chest compressions
create more blood flow through the heart to the rest of the
body, buying a few minutes until defibrillation can be attempted
or the heart can pump blood on its own.
Of particular interest to Rural AED
recipients, one guideline change emphasizing the importance
of CPR is the sequence of rhythm analysis and CPR when using
AEDs. Previously, when AED pads were applied to the chest, the
device analyzed the heart rhythm, delivered a shock if necessary,
and analyzed the heart rhythm again to determine whether the
shock successfully stopped the abnormal rhythm. The cycle of
analysis, shock and re-analysis could be repeated three times
before CPR was recommended, resulting in delays of 37 seconds
or more. Now, after one shock, the new guidelines recommend
that rescuers provide about two minutes of CPR, beginning with
chest compressions, before activating the AED to re-analyze
the heart rhythm and attempt another shock.
A summary of the 2005 standards can be found in AHA's
Currents (not a government website)
Today, the Department of Health and
Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
released The Decontamination of Children: Preparedness and Response
for Hospital Emergency Departments, a 27-minute video that trains
emergency responders and hospital emergency department staff
to decontaminate children after being exposed to hazardous chemicals
during a bioterrorist attack or other disaster.
This video provides a step-by-step demonstration
of the decontamination process in real time and trains clinicians
about the nuances of treating infants and children, who require
special attention during decontamination procedures.
A short clip from "The
Decontamination of Children" can be found online. A
free, single copy of the video-available in DVD or VHS format-may
be ordered by calling 1-800-358-9295 or by sending an E-mail
to ahrqpubs@ahrq.gov.
The National Library of Medicine has created software
for handhelds to help first responders when they arrive at a hazardous-material
incident, such as a chemical spill. The Wireless Information System
for Emergency Responders (WISER) provides critical information about
hazardous substances, including a substance’s physical characteristics,
any related health data, and containment and suppression information.
WISER versions for handheld systems that run Palm OS and Pocket
PC are available as free downloads.
Ford Technical Service Bulletin - TSB - 05-1-1
Title: Weld Repair Procedure for Spring Tower Cracks
Ford: 1998 - 2005 E350 and E450
Issue: Some higher mileage E350 and E450 cutaway vans may exhibit
cracks in the left or right spring tower flange.
Action: Frame replacement is the typical recommended service procedure
to address cracks in frames and is the only repair procedure authorized
under warranty. However, the frame can be repaired effectively by
welding following the Service Procedure in this TSB.
If you have ambulances on Ford E350 or E450
chassis, contact your Ford dealership for details. Ask about Technical
Service Bulletin 05-1-1.
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